Southland
Is Tiwai smelter too big to fail?
The Tiwai aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point near Bluff is New Zealand only aluminium smelter. It is now the subject of a strategic review, and closure isn't entirely out of the question. Audio
Helter-smelter: What's behind the Tiwai Point review?
Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter's owners Rio Tinto are undertaking a review of the plant's future which will include investigating closure following losses over the past year and what it says are high… Audio
Shark cage diving business gets boost from court ruling
A Bluff tourism operator says the Supreme Court's decision that shark cage diving is legal has saved his business from closing down.
Whitebaiters found guilty of Fiordland fishing
Three men face fines of up to $100,000 and two years in prison after being found guilty of whitebaiting in Fiordland National Park.
Trumpp road a bridge too far for Wanaka
Wanaka's far removed from Washington D.C but Trumpp is causing problems in the alpine resort town over a proposal to name a new street, Trumpp Rd. Audio
Video of serious assault on girl available on social media
Police say they're aware of a video circulating on social media showing a girl being seriously beaten near a public swimming pool in Invercargill yesterday.
Plan for charity hospital in Southland being launched
If attempts to launch a charity community hospital in Southland are successful it will be one of a select few in the country.
Southland Charitable hospital campaign launch
Melissa and Blair Vining are campaigning for a charitable hospital to be set up in Invercargill. Melissa explains what they hope to achieve at their initial meeting tonight. Audio
Hydro schemes exempt from water cleanup plan
Why are six hydro power schemes exempt from the government's new fresh water quality plan? The plan, announced last week by Environment Minister David Parker, is now out for consultation and would… Audio
Water Music flows south
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is heading to Invercargill this week and a couple of the musicians think it’s a great chance to experience something new.
$27m allocated for new school and classrooms in growth region
The education fund will pay for a new 400-pupil primary school and 20 classrooms for another 440 pupils across Otago and Southland.
Anxious children helped through mobile counselling service
Founder of mobile counselling service, Averil Pierce, says anxiety among younger children is on the rise, which is why she came up with her Chatbus idea. Audio
Invercargill CBD project: Community trust adds another $20m
Invercargill's central city development has received another $20 million on top of the $19.5m provided through the Provincial Growth Fund.
Invercargill to get $19.5m loan to help with CBD redevelopment
Invercargill is getting a loan of $19.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund to help with a big redevelopment of the central city. Audio
Direct Auckland-Invercargill flight marks start of regular jet service
The inaugural flight between Auckland and Invercargill is being heralded as a game changer.
Relief after New Zealand farm locations off Aussie animal rights website
Federated Farmer's national president is relieved an Australian animal rights website has now removed the addresses of hundreds of Southland farms.
Man missing in Gore
Police are appealing for sightings of a vehicle in relation to a missing man in the Southland town of Gore.
Police arrest Southland man wanted for stealing police-issued firearms
A Southland man wanted for stealing two police-issued Glock pistols is in custody.
Police raid Southland properties
Armed police have raided a number of properties around eastern Southland in their search for a wanted man who is believed to be armed with two loaded police-issue Glock 17 pistols.
'No public inquiry needed'. Southern DHB boss
Chris Fleming, the head of Southern DHB says there's no need for a public inquiry into its treatment of bowel cancer patients, and major failings are being addressed. Audio
